Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles

A minimalist preparation yields maximum flavor in this versatile side dish that makes the most of fresh zucchini and summer squash.  Zoodles. Zucchini Noodles. Summer squash pasta?  Whatever you call them, these colorful strands are a fun way to mix up your pasta routine. Zucchini noodles can also be a welcome alternative to go-to side…

Bruschetta Chicken (grill and stovetop options)

Bruschetta Chicken turns the classic appetizer into a summery entree by replacing the crostini base with grilled or pan-seared chicken for a nutritious, versatile meal that’s easy to make yet worthy of company! Bruschetta Chicken is the perfect summer meal, and the highlight is the no-cook topping made with vine-ripened tomatoes, a drizzle of balsamic…

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Popular Mexican street fare is reinvented as a flavor-packed salad that’s quick to prepare and always a hit!  I’m pretty sure I was a college graduate before I witnessed someone putting anything but butter and salt on corn on the cob. After all, I grew up in Lancaster County where corn is frequently consumed the…

Classic Kale Caesar Salad

My very favorite (and easy!) Caesar dressing pairs beautifully with shredded kale for a hearty salad that can be enjoyed as a versatile side dish or as a complete meal with the addition of a protein of choice. When contemplating the salads I make most often, this super satisfying number is most definitely in my…

Bruschetta Chicken (grill and stovetop options)

Bruschetta Chicken turns the classic appetizer into a summery entree by replacing the crostini base with grilled or pan-seared chicken for a nutritious, versatile meal that’s easy to make yet worthy of company! Bruschetta Chicken is the perfect summer meal, and the highlight is the no-cook topping made with vine-ripened tomatoes, a drizzle of balsamic…

Grilled Sausage Bites 

Crisp, golden, grilled sausage bites may just be the easiest appetizer with the most crowd appeal! Who knew something so easy could be such a hit?  Smoked sausages are an excellent choice for a backyard barbecue or any casual get-together with friends and family. Perfect hot off the grill, the sausages are equally exquisite served…

Chicken & Rice Dog Treats

Easy to digest and nutrient dense, your four-legged friends will fall in love with these homemade dog treats. No waffle iron? Make pancakes (pupcakes?) instead! When we adopted our rescue puppy, Daisy, I received several requests for dog treat recipes. Until now, there was just one recipe for our four-legged friends on the site, the…

Chili Lime Chicken

Add memorable flavor to basic chicken with a blend of spices you likely have on hand. Perfect as is and in burrito bowls, with or without the optional sauce. When I first wrote about this chicken for a newspaper recipe column in 2015, I alluded to a debate I was having with myself as to…

Chicken & Rice Dog Treats

Easy to digest and nutrient dense, your four-legged friends will fall in love with these homemade dog treats. No waffle iron? Make pancakes (pupcakes?) instead! When we adopted our rescue puppy, Daisy, I received several requests for dog treat recipes. Until now, there was just one recipe for our four-legged friends on the site, the…

Greek Chicken Gyro Bowls

Greek Chicken Gyros with all the classic add-ons and a shortcut tzatziki are easy to recreate in your kitchen. Try them bowl-style, stuffed in a pita, or even switch out the chicken with beef, shrimp, salmon, or pork. Last year, a visitor (and close friend!) Christina Phillips Mattson showed us how her Greek family makes…

Coconut Rice

Light, fluffy, and delightfully fragrant, coconut rice is a cinch to make and offers a delicious upgrade to curries, stir fries, salmon, and more. Coconut rice offers a quick and easy upgrade to a range of cuisines, and the process is not that much different than making a pot of basic white rice. A few…

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls

Customizable chicken fajita bowls are simple to make with a convenient sheet pan approach and are sure to become a favorite. Wholesome, economical, and perfect for meal prep.    If my nieces, Coco and Britt, look familiar, it may be from an earlier recipe, Tuna Pasta Salad. Fresh, filling, and endlessly adaptable, the recipe is…

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